Wonder the Sea:Sweeping Intracoastal Views, Walk to Beach, Hot Tub, Pets Welcome

Surf City, North Carolina
$520 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Relax, refresh and reconnect with gorgeous intracoastal views and a fully stocked home thoughtfully designed to provide an unforgettable getaway by the sea. Spend lazy days unwinding on the beach (a 2-minute walk), or on the water with the provided tandem kayak and stand-up paddle boards, rinse off in the outdoor shower before spending your night soaking in the picture-perfect sunset over the intracoastal from the upper deck hot tub. Wonder the Sea is a newly remodeled beach home featuring all the amenities you need for a laid back (and fun!) getaway any time of year. Enjoy coffee in the screen room, a pre-dinner cocktail on the deck with friends, family dinners in the indoor or outdoor eating areas and evenings by the gas firepit or indoor fireplace. Bring your pup and let them roam the fully fenced yard.

Wonder the Sea is centrally located in Surf City on Topsail Island, near restaurants and shops (a 15-minute walk, or 2-minute drive), an easy 400 feet stroll (a two-minute walk) to the public beach access, and has gorgeous views of the intracoastal waterways. It's the perfect place for a relaxing getaway in the sun! We pride ourselves on providing our guests with a well-maintained home featuring thoughtfully designed spaces and amenities to help you make the most of your getaway!

The Space
Pet-friendly, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a beach holiday - including linens, bath and beach towels, two-person kayak, boogie boards, stand up paddle boards, coolers, beach toys, chairs and umbrellas – Wonder the Sea features 3 bedrooms with memory foam beds (in all but the top bunk) and 2.5 bathrooms, with a fully stocked kitchen, outdoor shower, propane grill (propane included!), hot tub, Bluetooth speaker, Wifi, Smart TV, indoor electric fireplace plus outdoor gas firepit, and games! Both the main living area and bedroom floors feature beautiful intracoastal views where you can sip your favorite beverage while watching the boats and birds cruise by.

The house is a two-minute walk from the beach and a 15-minute walk (or two-minute drive) to Soundside Park for launching our kayak or stand-up paddle boards (use of these items is included), and where most of the island’s frequent events happen so you can enjoy a night out without worrying about driving home! We are also a one-minute walk from Kenneth D. Batts Family Park where you can fish, walk along the pier for an unforgettable sunset over the intracoastal or use the picnic tables, basketball court, and playground equipment.

You have full and private access to the entire home, property, and amenities.

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1635 Sq Ft (152 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Bodyboard On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Paddleboard On Site Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Music Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Beach Toys Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jessica O.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    The hot tub is a nice touch. The whole home is super easy to use and set up very well. The porch off the back made morning puppy duty a breeze!

  • Julian B.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Wonder the sea was as-advertised and had everything we needed to have a great time at the beach with our 2 dogs and 2 young children for a week. The house is conveniently located on the intracoastal side of surf city making it calm and quiet, yet only a 5 minute walk to the beach. The park 3 houses down with a great pier to go out and fish or see sunset is a great perk. We had a great time staying at Wonder the Sea!

  • Julie D.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    This is my second time staying here—perfect location, great hosts, and stocked with what you need.

  • Casey T.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Beautiful views! Hot tub was amazing and house was very clean! Incredible place to stay.

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Wonder The Sea was the perfect vacation home! It couldn’t have been more clean! The home was spotless. We started 3 nights and had everything we needed including plenty of towels. I stayed in the mermaid room and the bed was soo comfortable! The view was just breathtaking. Sitting in the hot tub with the sun shining with that view, I’ll never forget. The walk to the beach was super quick. The locals in the area were very friendly. We felt safe here at all times and had a blast! I cannot wait to come back and bring my family! My kids would have loved this island! Thank you for a great vacation!

  • Meghan R.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    We LOVED this place. Everything was wonderful with the house, check-in process, cleanliness, supplies, beds were comfortable, outdoor area was awesome and private! And we especially loved the hot tub. The one and only complaint was that no one told us there was a beach project going on (dredging) and you had to go extremely far down the beach away from the pipes and equipment to feel at ease and have space. Other than that we'd rent this again in a heartbeat! Thank you!

  • David H.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    We would give this six stars if we could! Location was central to everything, the view was to die for, and the owners thought of every small detail to allow you to minimally pack or have you covered if you forgot anything. Other rental property owners need to take note. We will absolutely be booking with them again!

  • Candice M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    My husband and I plus our 6 pound Chihuahua had an amazing stay. We enjoyed the hot tub and the easy access to the beach and the walking distance to surf city. Would definitely recommend.

  • Roxann L.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Beautiful stay that made wonderful family memories.

  • Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Had everything I could think of forgetting and great location very clean

  • Christopher C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    We love Wonder the Sea, it was our second time staying with the puppies and we all just love it. The home is imma Kate and very well-stocked. The inland waterway views are beautiful. We will be back !

  • Laura P.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We enjoyed the house and the proximity to the beach and area activities. We didn’t stay long enough to take advantage of everything but we would love to return. Hosts were easy to reach and very friendly.

  • Jimmy V.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Loved it!!! House is very clean and super dog friendly!!! Loved having a small yard for the dogs to dry off after a rinse. Also big thumbs up for the quick response times from the owners. Owners have put a lot of thought into this home. The small touches help make your stay very enjoyable. They pretty much provide everything you need, so if you forgot it, they thought about it. Location is really a good alternative from the homes on the beach. Mornings are shaded on the deck for good coffee drinking with relaxing views of the bay. Walk to the beach is easy for some beach time. Relaxing in the hot tub in the evening you can take in some amazing sunset views over the bay!!! Definitely will be back!!!

  • Julie D.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    We had the best time staying at your home. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The sunset views were amazing especially from the hot tub! We can't wait to stay here again. Thank you!

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